In RPM 321 Rural Health Applied Research Project, students will implement the health-related project proposals developed in RPM 320. Students will continue to consolidate hands-on skills such as team work, group facilitation, project planning and implementation, and teaching/learning.
Prerequisites: RPM 320 with a CRG
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand and describe qualitative and quantitative approaches to health research
- Plan, implement and evaluate an applied research project
- Utilize knowledge and skills to effectively work in groups
- Apply knowledge of diversity and group roles in group work
- Facilitate group processes, including meetings
- Plan and implement activities
- Assess learning needs of individuals and small groups
- Plan, implement and evaluate a teaching/learning activity
Teaching and Learning Approach
The course will be conducted mainly in a seminar format. Students will be expected to provide regular updates
on their research project verbally in class, where they will receive feedback from classmates and the instructor.Learning Resources
Required:
Readings may be assigned through-out the semester. There is no required text for the course.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. A schedule outlining the weekly activities will be handed out to students during the first week of classes.Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Teaching/Learning activity | | 15% |
| Rural community health research project | report | 60% |
| Presentation of Research | | 10% |
| Assignments | | 10% |
| Group Participation | | 5% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.